Access to Facilities for the Handicapped
All frequently used facilities on Nellis such as the Base Exchange, commissary, movie theater, hospital, post office, Desert Oasis Enlisted Club and Officers' Club are equipped with parking, ramps and restrooms designed to accommodate the special needs of handicapped individuals. Any questions concerning specific buildings should be referred to the chief engineer of the 99th Civil Engineer Squadron.

Vehicle Registration on Base
Nellis no longer requires vehicles to be registered on base. Decals are unnecessary due to the base's 100 percent ID card check policy.

Drivers License,
Vehicle Registration & Insurance Information
New residents have 30 days to obtain a Nevada drivers license (exemptions apply for military members and their families - check with your commander's support staff ), which costs $21.25, ($16.25 for those 65 and older) and requires applicants to take a vision test. Other tests will be waived under the following conditions:
• You are 25 years old or older and have no special restrictions;
• Your out-of-state license is valid and you are applying for the same class of license; and
• You have no more than two moving violations and no suspensions, revocations, cancellations or denials in the past four years.
Those who don't meet these requirements, must take a written test and may be required to take a skills test.

New residents have 60 days to obtain Nevada vehicle registration (exemptions apply for military members and their families - check with your commander's support staff ). The following is a list of the items needed for out-of-state transfers:
• State-issued driver's license
• Proof of Social Security number
• Nevada Proof of Liability
• Insurance card from a Nevada licensed agent
• Smog check certificate, if needed
• Current registration
• Vehicle title, unless held by lien holder
• Vehicle identification number checks (at Department of Motor Vehicles offices)
• Out-of-state license plates
• Cash, check or money order for registration fees

Nevada residents are also required to carry proof of liability insurance in their vehicles at all times. The minimum requirements are $15,000 bodily injury, $30,000 per person per accident and $10,000 property damage.

On-Base Check-Cashing Policy
Club members may cash personal checks in the enlisted and officers' clubs up to $300. Personal checks can also be cashed at the Base Exchange for up to $300. The Nevada Federal Credit Union and Armed Forces Bank, which are located on base, provide services including checking and savings accounts. Out-of-state checks for military members assigned to Nellis may be cashed with military identification. Personal checks for those at Nellis for temporary duty may be cashed with military identification and TDY orders.

Firearms Registration
Handguns must be registered with the state of Nevada within 72 hours of arrival. This can be accomplished at any police station or substation in the Las Vegas area.

Dormitory and base housing residents who possess or purchase privately owned firearms are required to register them with the 99th Security Forces Group upon arrival at Nellis. Dormitory residents and personnel residing in the temporary lodging facility must store their privately owned firearms in the security forces armory.

Moving Expense Taxation
Nellis legal officials remind you not to include in your income the value of moving and storage services provided by the government in connection with a PCS move. However, if you receive reimbursements or allowances from the government that are more than your actual moving expenses, include the excess income.

If you itemize your deductions, you can deduct moving expenses that were not reimbursed. These include the following:
• Moving household goods and personal effects
• Traveling to your new home
• House hunting trips before you move
• Living temporarily in a new area
• Selling your former home and buying a new one
• Settling an old lease and signing a new one

The Nellis Tax Center is available to help with federal and state income taxes, file amended returns and assist with IRS letters. For an appointment, call 652-2645.